Licensed Psychiatric Tech - Tehachapi, CA | Weekly Pay

AvaMed Inc; Ione (CA); On-site; USD 68,880; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is urgently seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician for a full-time role at a correctional facility in Tehachapi, CA. The position requires active LPT license and recent experience in psychiatric healthcare. Responsibilities include providing care, conducting rounds, and administering treatments. Applicants should be ready to start immediately. Competitive pay rate of $50/hour with weekly payments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in psychiatric healthcare.
• Ability to work in a correctional facility setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care.
• Conduct daily clinical rounds and monitor patients.
• Administer medications and treatments under supervision.

Skills

Behavioral and psychiatric nursing care

Monitoring of mental illness signs

Group therapy provision

Education

Active California Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) License

Tools

BLS/CPR Certification (AHA only)

Job description

A healthcare staffing agency is urgently seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician for a full-time role at a correctional facility in Tehachapi, CA. The position requires active LPT license and recent experience in psychiatric healthcare. Responsibilities include providing care, conducting rounds, and administering treatments. Applicants should be ready to start immediately. Competitive pay rate of $50/hour with weekly payments.